Lightly felt in Greater Victoria, no reports of damage.
An earthquake measured at magnitude 4.5 was felt in Greater Victoria on Sunday night. People reported their buildings shaking slightly for a few seconds at 7:21 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was at a depth of 55.7 km about 65.3 kilometres southeast of Victoria in Washington state, near Marrowstone, at 48.025°N and 122.721°W. There were no immediate reports of damage and none would be expected, Earthquakes Canada said on its website.
Government of B.C.'s "Get prepared for an earthquake" website. The earthquake safety slogan: "Drop, cover and hold on."
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